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App Direct Mode opens up more music

If you've got an iPhone®, you know that the music you've stored on it is only part of the story — streaming apps let you tune into a plethora of music and other programs. Alpine's CDE-141 CD receiver features App Direct Mode, giving you access to select music apps, so you can tune in and enjoy this content. App Direct Mode offers limited control over your apps and displays metadata so you'll know at a glance the name of song and the artist that's playing.

Great for your stored iPod® and iPhone® content too

Of course, you can also use the CDE-141's controls to navigate your iPod's music library, thanks to a convenient front-panel USB input — just plug in your device and get ready to groove. Alpine's rotary encoder makes really easy to find your favorite songs, albums, artists, or playlists quickly. Your copilots will love Passenger Control Mode, which lets them play DJ while you focus on driving.

Intelligent layout and user-friendly controls are an Alpine trademark.

Control and expand your system

A powerful internal amp gives you plenty of headroom to turn up the volume without the sound getting distorted and harsh. You can adjust the overall tone to taste with the 3-band parametric EQ, which allows you to choose the centerpoint for your bass, midrange, and treble controls.

If you want to take performance up another notch, you can plug Alpine's KTP-445A Power Pack directly into to the CDE-141. This plug-and-play powerhouse kicks up the output to a robust 45 watts RMS per channel, but it requires almost no wiring and takes up very little space. If you want to bring on the bass, this Alpine also features two sets of RCA preamp outputs, perfect for adding a powered sub or an amp.

Note: If you're going to use your iPod with this receiver, be sure to check "Details" for specific iPod model compatibility with this receiver.

Other features and specs:

Why replace your factory radio?

Two good reasons - sound quality and cool features. A new car stereo offers power that's superior to most factory radios, along with more sophisticated tone controls. And most car stereos offer built-in or optional features that add safety and fun to life in your car, including inputs for your iPod or MP3 player, Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free cell phone calls, satellite radio or HD Radio reception, and connections for building an audio system in your car.

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iPod/Aux Integration

iPod/iPhone USB 1-Wire Connection: You can connect your iPod or
iPhone to the head unit's front-panel USB port using the Alpine KCU-445i iPod/iPhone
cable (500KCU445I, sold separately) or the iPod dock-connector cable that came with
your iPod/iPhone to get access to all of your iPod/iPhone's stored music, right
from the head unit. If you have an iPod nano (7th gen), iPod touch (5th gen), or
iPhone 5/5C/5S; use the Lighting-to-USB cable that came with your Apple device to connect
to the head unit. Using either cable allows audio playback, music navigation,
information display, and charging of select iPod/iPhone models from the CDE-141.

Audio Playback w/ DAC Bypass: The Alpine CDE-141 supports audio
playback of music, podcast, and audiobook files stored on your iPod or iPhone;
as well as music apps downloaded on your Apple device. The
USB connection allows your iPod/iPhone's large music libraries to be loaded instantly
to the Alpine head unit and sound quality to be maximized through the head unit's
1-bit D/A converter, allowing for a Signal to Noise ratio up to 105dB.

Music Navigation: You can choose to control the
iPod/iPhone from the head unit or from your iPod/iPhone's clickwheel or
touchscreen (App Direct Mode).

Head Unit: The Alpine CDE-141 lets you navigate the stored music
on your iPod/iPhone by Playlist, Artist, Album, Song, Genre, Composer,
Podcast, or Audiobook. You can then search these categories alphabetically.
For especially big music libraries, the Percentage Search function uses the
preset buttons for quick jumps to specific parts of the list (Preset 1: 0-6%, Preset 2: 17-32%,
Preset 3: 33-49%, Preset 4: 50%-66%, Preset 5: 67-82%, Preset 6:
83-100% of the song library). The head unit also offers three Shuffle
playback modes (Album/Song/All) and one Repeat mode (song).

App Direct Mode: In App Direct Mode, you can navigate the stored
music on your iPod/iPhone from its clickwheel or touchscreen. You can also
listen to your favorite music apps (such as
Pandora,
iHeartRadio,
SiriusXM,
Last.fm,
Rhapsody, &
Slacker) from your iPhone (iOS 3.0+) through the Alpine head unit.
Basic playback functions, such as Play/Pause and Previous/Next Track are
available from the head unit. You will continue to use your iPhone's
touchscreen to navigate advanced functions of your music apps. Not all apps
will be compatible with this mode. Access to your iPhone's downloaded
applications will depend on the availability of a cellular and/or WiFi
network for purposes of allowing your iPhone to connect to the Internet.

Information Display: The CDE-141 will display your
iPod/iPhone's music file information when you are controlling your
iPod/iPhone from the Alpine head unit or the Apple devices
clickwheel/touchscreen. The head unit will display Track number, Elapsed
playing time, Artist name, Song title, and Album label. In App Direct Mode,
the unit will also display song/artist information from select music apps.

iPod/iPhone Charging: While connected and the ignition
switch is set to ACC or ON, the head unit's USB connection will power and charge
your iPod/iPhone. If your iPod/iPhone has no initial battery charge,
then the unit will not recognize it. This unit does not charge the iPad.

iPod/iPhone Compatibility Chart: The Alpine CDE-141 is "Made
for iPod/iPhone" compatible and supports the following iPod/iPhone model
features (as of 9/19/2013):

Apple Device

Generation

Tested Version

Media Type

Control Type

Display Type

Charge

Audio

Video

Head Unit

iPod/App

Artist/Song Text

Track Info

iPhone

2G

3.1.3

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

3G

4.2.1

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

3GS

5.1.1

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

4

7.0

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

4S

7.0

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

5

7.0

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

5C

7.0

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

5S

7.0

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

touch

1st

2.2.1

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

2nd

4.2.1

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

3rd

5.1.1

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

4th

6.1.2

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

5th

7.0

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

nano

1st

1.3.1

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

2nd

1.1.3

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

3rd

1.1.3

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

4th

1.0.4

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

5th

1.0.2

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

6th

1.2 PC

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

7th

1.02 PC

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

classic

80GB

1.1.2

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

120GB

2.0.1

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

160GB

2.0.4

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

video

5th

1.3

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

iPad

1

5.1.1

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

2

7.0

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

3

7.0

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

4

7.0

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

mini

7.0

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Note: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change
functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may
need to reset the head unit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If
this doesn't work, you may need to wait until a newer software update is
available.

Auxiliary Input: The unit is equipped with front-panel
minijack (3.5mm) auxiliary input. You can input audio from an auxiliary source
unit: such as a portable MP3 player. You can change the name on the
display to match the type of device connected to the front panel input;
Auxiliary, TV, DVD, Portable, or Game.

Disc Playback

Disc Compatibility: The unit features a single disc player
that will playback CD-Audio, CD-Text, and finalized CD-R/CD-RW audio discs. The
unit also supports playback of MP3/WMA music files loaded onto CD-R/RW discs.

Front-Panel USB Port: The Alpine CDE-141 features a
front-panel USB (type-A) port that is hidden behind a flip-out cover. The USB
port enables connection of a portable USB mass-storage class (MSC) device; such
as select Android smartphones (Froyo/Gingerbread OS only), portable digital
audio players, or USB thumbdrives.
The USB port supports audio playback and control of MP3/WMA audio files stored
on these portable USB mass-storage class devices. USB portable audio players
that can be charged via USB will be charged when plugged into the CD receiver's
USB port (max. 1A), and the vehicle's ignition switch is set to ACC or On. You
cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub or Multi-Card Reader to this unit.

Text/File/Folder Search: When you are playing a disc or USB
device with CD-Text, ID3 or WMA tags, you can easily search for a track, file,
or folder by its title. Once you have activated the search mode, you can use the
rotary encoder to quickly scan through the titles to locate the desired track.
For discs and USB devices without CD Text, ID3 or WMA tags, searches are made
using the track numbers associated with each song.

Local/Distance Tuning: Local seek tuning lets you tune in
only those radio stations with sufficiently strong signals for good reception.
Distance seek tuning allows both strong and weak stations to be tuned.

Audio Section

CEA-2006 Compliant: The
specifications given by Alpine for the built-in amplifier comply with the
CEA-2006 mobile amplifier power testing and measurement standards from the CEA
(Consumer Electronics Association). All manufacturers who comply with the
standard can display the CEA-2006 logo on their product.

4ch/2V Preamp Outputs: The Alpine CDE-141 features two pair
of 2.0-volt preamp outputs. The unit's rear preamp outputs can be configured as
fading rear-channel outputs or a non-fading subwoofer outputs with a low-pass
filter, phase adjustment, and output level control.

Note: When an external amplifier is connected sound
quality can be improved by stopping the power supply of the built-in
amplifier.

Head Unit Power Pack (optional): Add the KTP-445A (500KTP445A,
sold separately) Head Unit Power Pack to deliver 45 watts x 4-channel RMS of
power. The KTP-445A is compact enough to install behind the Alpine CD receiver.
It plugs in-line with the head unit's wiring harness, so you don't even need
additional wires.

Subwoofer Control: When the non-fading subwoofer preamp
output is activated, you can adjust the subwoofer's volume, low-pass filter, &
phase.

Volume: There are two volume (system) modes for the
unit's subwoofer output.

System 1: Subwoofer level changes according to the
main volume setting.

System 2: Subwoofer level change is different from
the main volume setting (0-15); even at low volume settings, the
subwoofer is still audible.

Low Pass Filter: The unit's subwoofer output low-pass
filter can be set to 60Hz, 80Hz, 120Hz, 160Hz, or Off (through).

Subwoofer Phase: The subwoofer output phase can be set
to Normal (0°) or Reverse (180°).

High Pass Filter: The Alpine head unit is equipped with a
high-pass filter for its speaker-level output and front-channel preamp output
(when activated). You can set the unit's high-pass filter to 60Hz, 80Hz, 120Hz,
160Hz, or Off (through).

Preset EQ: You can select from 11 different EQ presets to
get the best sound from all your sources. You can choose from Flat, Pops, Rock,
News, Jazz, Electric Dance, Hip-Hop, Easy Listening, Country, Classical, or
User.

Loudness: Loudness introduces a special low and high
frequency emphasis at low listening levels to compensate for the ear's decreased
sensitivity to bass and treble sound at low volume. T

Source Volume Level: The output level of each source is
individually adjustable from -14 to + 14 dB.

Display Features

Detachable Face: The unit features a single front loading CD
face that detaches from the chassis to deter theft. The unit does not included a
face case. An optional soft face case
(142DFC1X,
sold separately) can be purchased for this unit. A face-fixing screw is supplied for making the face
non-detachable, if desired.

1-Line LCD Display: This unit is equipped with a 1-Line
white-backlit LCD, so you can easily view AM/FM stations, CD-Text, and ID-3/WMA
tag information.

Text Display: Text information, such as the disc name and the track
name, will be displayed if playing a CD text compatible disc. It is also
possible to display the folder name, the file name, and the tag information,
while playing a MP3/WMA disc.

Text Scroll: This unit can scroll the disc and track names
recorded on CD-Text disc, as well as the text information of MP3/WMA files, folder
names, and tags. There are two Text Scroll settings.

Auto: The CD text information, the information of folder and file
names, and the tags are scrolled automatically.

Manual: The display is scrolled when a disc is loaded or when a
track is changed.

Favorite: You can set a favorite source
(USB/AM/FM1/FM2/AUX/DISC) to the head unit's "FAV" button, so you can
access that particular source directly.

Auto Dimmer: This unit is equipped with an illumination lead
(orange); when the unit's dimmer mode is set to Auto and the illumination lead
is connected to your vehicle's headlight circuit, the display and button
illumination will dim to a fixed, preset level whenever the headlights are
turned on. If preferred, you may choose the Manual dimmer mode setting, so the
display and button illumination is dim at all times.

Remote Control

Optional Wireless Remote: The Alpine CDE-141 is wireless
remote control ready. Simply add on the Alpine RUE-4202 IR remote (500RUE4202,
sold separately) to make it even easier to control the head unit's functions.

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Great head unit

Great product. The factory stereo in my jeep stopped working and I really liked it so I didn't want to get rid of it. I had a really tough time deciding which receiver to get to replace it and now I am really glad I purchased this one. I like my new one and didn't break the bank.

Easy install, sounds good

Great instructions from Crutchfield made for easy install. Unit does everything it's supposed to and now I can use my iphone for music. Unit interfaces well with iPhone 4S. Sound is overall better than stock head with stock speakers although I lost the sub (old head had built in amp). Can add in the future pretty easy...two RCA outs on the head. Only criticisms are small buttons, small display can't show much info at once, an have to hold down button to power off...would prefer to just tap.

Pros:Easy install, good number of interfaces in a cheap unit, sounds better than stock

Alpine CDE-141

System install was easy, wiring went quick. Volume/EQ very sufficient to the space. I may add tweeters/amp driven from the line outs to improve imaging because of poor speaker location in the van doors, but that is not a pbm from Alpine at all.

USB front plug is sweet. Throw in a 8 gig jump drive and you have a ton of sound for almost nothing. Only reason I didn't give it 5 was that I have some audiobooks that have hundreds of tracks. The Alpine supports tracks up to 100 and rolls back to zero. The manual was of no help and it would be great to have the track change button to auto increment when held in. Scanning forward and backward is nice, but when you need to go to track 211 in an audiobook thats a lot of clicks on the front panel.

Otherwise this is a great unit. I just wish I had checked to see the USB controls before the purchase. I would have paid more to have up to 999 mp3 tracks allowed in every eBook.

Bruce

Pros:Nice look, good sound, easy to install and use.

Cons:USB operation limited beyond 99 mp3 files (or at least all my research and fiddling have not found a way around this other than break the book up on my PC into subsections of less than 100 tracks. I would be tickled if someone would point out that I am doing something wrong here.

Alpine CDE-141

Stereo installation was quick and easy. Minimal tools required. The stereo works great, sounds great and most of all my daughter was pleased that it was compatible with her iphone. Great product at a great value.

Great device

Quality unit that is easy to install and sounds great at an affordable price point. An extreme improvement over the stock stereo in my truck - night and day. The user interface is intuitive and easy to negotiate without having to crack open the manual. The USB and Aux inputs are a big plus.

Great Unit for the Price

I was looking for a simple head unit. Since the demise of Eclipse, I have sort of been searching for a new "go to" brand. The Alpine CDE-141 is now the 2nd Alpine unit I own. Its a simple unit and fits all the needs that I have, radio, CDs, iPod controller and built in amp. This unit went into my RV. It does everything I need. Plus is sounds great. I did a comparison on my RTA with the stock unit and the frequency response is noticeably flatter (which means is better). The built in amp section is clean and offers enough power to run the aftermarket speakers in my RV. Is it a super high end audiophile sound? No, but its not intended to be. Can you build a high end system with this as your source unit, yes. Its not fancy with flashing lights and over the top displays. But that's not what I wanted or needed. I like clean and simple. The iPod controls are a little hard to use, but once I got used to it, no issues. Alpine has long been a reliable brand and it is great to see that they have entry level head units at affordable prices. There are features on this unit I probably wont use, the cross-overs and parametric EQ, but they are still very cool things to have in an entry level unit. The display is easy to read and navigating between the radio, cd, and iPod is easy as well. Im happy with this purchase and I think I may have found my new "go to" brand.

Pros:Price, build and brand quality, good built in amp, and nice features.

First time buying Alpine.

First time buying an Alpine head unit. Basically I have had less than stellar success with Pioneer and Kenwood; decided to try something different. Good bang for the buck with the Alpine unit. Very good clarity teamed with Polk 6.5 Coax shallow mount speakers.

Cons:NOT intuitive for menus/feature access. The manual is a must to navigate until you get the hang of it. Unfortunately, the manual is rather difficult to follow while you navigate. I still haven't figured out how to make the display dim MANUALLY. It's kind of bright at night.

Very nice upgrade

This was a very nice upgrade from the stock head unit in my 2002 F-150. The sound quality from my stock speakers is noticeably better. Was a nice affordable upgrade an had all the components needed to make the install painless.

Alpine CDE-141

Installed this stereo in my 2001 Chevy Tahoe. Great value. Great sound for the money. Easy to install and an excellent low-cost replacement for the stock stereo. Especially like the compatibility with my iPhone.

Pros:Great value. Easy to install. Compatibility with iPhone.

Cons:Instructions for wiring the harness were incomplete. After following the supplied instructions for wiring and installation, the stereo did not work. I called tech assistance and it was as if they were expecting my call. The tech provided one additional easy step that solved the problem. This step should have been included in the written instructions.

Good sound quality

Written By Harman_Kardon, Charlottesville on Friday, August 16, 2013

"Coolness Factor"

Build Quality

Ease of Use

Sound Quality

Value

All i can say is that this unit has very good sound quality. The mids are very forward, Bass is more than enough, Treble is very smooth. Only thing i bother is that this unit cannot go very loud with aftermarket speakers. This because it has no MOSFET amplifier build in it gets distorted at volume 15 with Loudnes function off. My 3 years old Sony head unit with mosfet goed all the way to volume 37 without any distortion with loudnes on and bass max. I have al 4 new infinity kappa speakers in the doors, and they go very very loud with Sony head unit. But if you planning to use a external amplifier, you get the best quality out there with this unit !

Pros:Ease of installation sound quality and crispness

Cons:No Mosfet build in amp. Does get pretty fast distorted using buil in amp.

Great Headunit For The Money

For the money you spend, this is easily the best bang for your buck on the market right now. I've had a number of alpine products over the years and this one is probably the best value out of all of them. Awesome sound quality, easy to use, and looks pretty good as well. Great entry level headunit.

Pros:Easy to use, great sound quality, good bang for your buck

Cons:Really none, only other feauture that would be nice is bluetooth capability

Alpine CDE 141 Review

What an awesome product!! This was exactly what I needed and ordered. It fit the console as stated on the product information, the tools to remove the old one were also included within the order, (at their suggestion) the tools not only worked, but gave me proper instruction with little mechanical knowledge needed. The removal of the old one went off without a hitch.! Installing the new radio was easier than I had ever imagined. Great Product sound, great product description prior to my order! I will be buying other products now I know I will not be led astray with Crutchfield..!!!!! Thanks for the experience...

Pros:Everything about my purchase and install is more a PRO than I ever expected.

Great Inexpensive Alpine

Great Alpine head unit for the price...I only wish it came with a case for the removable faceplate..that's just idiotic to not have one in the box if it comes with a removable faceplate...now it is going to get all dinged and scratched up. the faceplate feels cheap and doesnt always attach back on the first try...sounds good and works well with Ipad and thumb/flash drives.

Alpine reciever

Unit itself was easy to install in my vehicle..sounds great...Used the recommendations of an agent..However because I used this as a replacement for the defective factory radio, I now no longer have a clock...really think agents need to tell people when they are replacing their radios

Crystal Clear

I put this deck in a Astro Van and it sounds great with factory speakers.I mean really I thought it would sound good but it is crystal clear.Also I had it installed by the geek squad did not try to install it myself but had the master sheet to do it. Thank you Crutchfield.

Great Product, Awesome Value

This is a great unit, I Installed it with no problems in about 20 minutes in my Accord, Sound Quality is great, the unit is slick looking and I love the USB port on the front, I can carry my whole music collection on my 8 gb flash drive.

I encountered one problem, Once in a while, when I would press the skip track button, it would switch inputs, this happened quite often after a week with the unit, Called Crutchfield customer service and had a new one sent out, haven't had any problems since. 5/5 Customer Service

Alpine CDE-141

I highly rate the Alpine CDE-141 CD receiver. I was looking for an upgrade for my old Chevy Trailblazer and decided upon the Alpine CDE-141. Instantly, even with my old factory speakers, I notice a huge difference in sound quality. I recently had up graded speakers installed in my truck and know, I'm hearing sound details that I have never heard before. I'm loving it!!!

Alpine CDE-141 excellent, buy this

For a solid, no frills great radio sound, buy this thing. I installed it myself, after speaking with exceptional customer service people (twice)......easier than you think. Great deal for the price. 'Alpine sound' quality as well.

very nice

Written By Keaton, Chicago, IL on Friday, March 22, 2013

"Coolness Factor"

Build Quality

Ease of Use

Sound Quality

Value

At first I was going to get a Sony radio but then saw this beauty and fell in love. Its so simple yet so slick looking. I've never had anything Alpine but just got this along with SPE 6x9s and 5 1/4s in my Grand Prix and couldn't be happier! Love it all! Can't wait to install an amp and sub!

Alpine CDE-141

Replaces original factory unit. With all the extras provided by Crutchfield, it is definitely high on the Value scale. Not being a car audiophile, I considered the factory unit perfectly adequate, until the AM died. The Alpine sounds good to me, and felt like a solid piece of equipment when I installed it. The "coolness factor" is of little importance here; substance ranks much higher than style. Installation instructions were very helpful, as were the technical professionals I spoke with over the phone. Being a first-time radio installer, I surprised myself by being able to actually make it work! I realize it wouldn't be practical to cover every possible problem one can encounter, but it would have been helpful, in my case, to have more pictures showing the removal procedure for the original equipment, especially the antenna connection. Thanks again for the help via the phone.

Pros:Good value. Good sound. Good installation help.

Cons:With so many options and adjustments, the operation is not intuitive. Printing the manual is the only way to navigate.